Services in Trafford, south Manchester, are sound and offer good value for money, according to the inspectors. The authority’s major challenge is responding to the widely differing needs of support demanded by its schools.
Trafford
Strengths
Numeracy. Support for governor. Personnel. Working with external partners. Managing school admissions. Attendance. Early years
Weaknesses
Technical support for information and communications technology. Support for behaviour management and excluded pupils. Strategic management for special needs
